Daire Cregg

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From a suckler herd to 400 milking cows for Offaly family

The Connolly family were new entrants in 2011 and since then they've built a herd of 400 cows in what's an inspiring story, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

From a suckler herd to 400 milking cows for Offaly family

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Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

GRASS & FEEDING 18 February 2026

New forage quality testing programme launched by VistaMilk

New forage quality testing programme launched by VistaMilk

NEWS 18 February 2026

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

YOUNG STOCK 16 February 2026

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How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

The fertiliser industry is to the fore in this weeks focus. How does the indsutry sit going into 2026?

FERTILIZERS 4 February 2026

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

CBAM has been well talked about in recent months, but for those that still don't know what it means for the fertiliser in this country, here's an explainer.

FERTILIZERS 4 February 2026

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

As the start of the grazing season kicks off, the roles are very much reversed at the moment. Farms in the east are far wetter than farms in the west of the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 4 February 2026

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Brendon Welten of the AgResearch Group, New Zealand discusses some of the strategies they're using to reduce N losses from grassland soils.

FERTILIZERS 4 February 2026

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

A topic that comes up time and again whether it’s at discussion group meetings, conferences or just down in the local co-op. The effectiveness of early spring nitrogen is being more widely debated.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

Daire Cregg looks at what the derogation extension means for the land market and how milk prices are going to impact demand from dairy farmers.

LAND REPORT 4 February 2026

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

Strong farm performance starts with good people at its core. How those people are treated during the busy spring time matters, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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